Senate Panel Leans Against Quay Seat Resolution
Washington January 5 senate committee on privileges and elections voted 4 to 3 to adverse report on seating Matthew S Quay as senator from Pennsylvania urging against admission as per April 29 1899 appointment. Burrows Caffery Pettus Harris vote split Turley Pritchard paired. no date set for senate action.
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Washington
Senate Committee On Privileges
Senator Quay
Matthew S. Quay
Pennsylvania
Chandler
Hoar
McComas
Burrows
Caffery
Pettus
Harris
Turley
Pritchard
Senate
Clark bribery case opened by Montana Senate committee
The committee on privileges and elections began its inquiry into bribery charges linked to Senator Clark of Montana. Witnesses may be summoned as ex-Senator Faulkner for Clark and Ex-Senator Edmunds for the complainants presented arguments about money used to secure Clark’s election and related matters. The session adjourned after an executive meeting with no action.
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Washington
Senate Committee On Privileges and Elections Today
Clark
Montana
Faulkner
Edmunds
Mr. Edmunds
Lewis and
Cass
McComas
Nolan
John W. Welcome
French Routed by Chinese in Kwang Tung Clash
Victoria B C January 5. News from the orient via Queen Adelaide reports France routed by Chinese in the Kwang Tung region near the boundary. French losses put at thirty killed with pursuit by natives. French demanded indemnity and railway concessions in a Pekin dispatch.
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Kwang Chow
Chung Ngoi San Po
Hong Kong
Kwang Tung
Ng Fun Tin
France
Japan
Tan Chung Liu
Kwan Kwangsi
Meat price rise hits local butchers hard
Butchers report severe supply shortages forcing price increases of two to three pence per pound, signaling tighter markets and higher costs for shoppers.
Last Rites for Mrs Mary Cody Barnfield in Detroit
Mrs Mary Cody Barnfield, over eighty, received last rites this morning at Wayne and Monroe streets. Sister of the late Maurice Cody and longtime Detroit resident since 1834, she was once employed by Francis Comparet. Her acquaintance John Urbine, a Perry township resident, lies critically ill at his home.
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Mary Cody Barnfield
Wayne and
Monroe Streets
Barnfield
Maurice Cody
Francis Comparet
David F. Comparet
John Urbine
Perry Township
Mr. Comparet
Urbine
Resolutions on Gage deposits in New York banks debated in Congress
Washington shows signs of storm as the House reassembles after recess. Sulzer offers a resolution directing the Treasury to disclose all dealings with National City and Hanover banks regarding public funds and deposits. The measure heads to Ways and Means, while Chandler proposes a free silver amendment to the financial bill.
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Washington
Sulzer
New York
Gage
Gaines
Tennessee
Taylor
Brigham v. Roberts
Chandler
New Hampshire
United States
Senate
House
Beveridge
Indiana
Philippine
Philippines
Senate Finance Committee
Aldrich
Allen
Secretary of the Treasury
Treasury Department
City National Bank
Hanover National Bank
New York City
Treasury Department of
W National City Bank
City of
Custom House
Naationial Bank
Senate Debates Philippine Retention and Hawaii Government
Washington reports Senate Beveridge declares in favor of permanent U S possession of the Philippine Islands and seeks discussion next week. Aldrich and Pettigrew address financial issues as Quay seating, bank reports, and public land accounts prompt action.
Marsh Is Under Arrest in Clothing Frauds Case
Ex-Adjutant General Arthur F. Marsh and his wife arrived from Brockport New York to face indictment over alleged fraudulent state clothing transactions. Marsh denies guilt saying he had no knowledge of the deals and acted on Quartermaster General White's guidance. He admits poor business judgment and regrets resigning when asked by Governor Pingree. The Michigan Legislature adjourns with no progress on Pingree’s tax and other measures. The street railway owner’s joint resolution was killed 52 to 36.
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Lansing
Mich
Arthur F. Marsh
Brockport
N. Y
Marsh
White
Military Board
Pingree
House
Senate
Municipal Street Railway Ownership
Senate Sittings Resume as Bills Flood In
Washington note reports January 3 Senate session opens with broad attendance. Petitions focus on polygamy while a flood of bills and resolutions cover varied topics. Allen seeks treasury letters with National City Bank and Hanover Bank deals. Aldrich objects. Pettigrew seeks war department info on General Torres and a possible truce flag incident.
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Washington
Allen
Secretary of the Treasury
Treasury Department
National City Bank
Hanover National Bank of New York
Aldrich
Pettigrew
Secretary of War
Torres
Philippine Army
Aguinaldo
Otis
Becker Prosperous Beefman Promotes Cattle Revival
T D Becker formerly of the Beck er Paper company now in Albion Neb reports to Fort Wayne friends that he has purchased 5000 dollars worth of Colorado cattle for Nebraska markets. The Denver Republican notes his Denver visit to buy range cattle and his optimism about cattle prosperity.
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T. D. Becker
Becker Paper Company
Albion
Neb
Fort Wayne
Colorado
Nebraska
Becker
Denver Republican
Denver
Albany
Lawmakers Duel Over Bank Deposit Resolutions Amid Panic Debate
In a late 19th century session the House debated a resolution by Mr. Payne and amendments from Mr. Levy seeking the secretary’s reasons for delaying deposits in national banks until the panic. Levy claimed a warning in September predicted the panic and that funds should have been placed in banks. his amendment was ruled out of order. The resolution passed as offered and the house adjourned at 12:20 pm until Monday.
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Mr. Sulzer
Payne
Committee On Ways and Means
House
Sulzer
Richardson
Levy
Charity Drive Exploited as Business Scandal in Goshen
In Goshen Indiana a charity hunt raised funds for the poor but investigators found misrepresentation by merchants. Store owners sold underweight or poorer quality goods for a dollar while promising larger quantity, prompting public indignation as assessments and contributions were tracked by trustees.
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Goshen
Ind
Hess
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